RI Dog Killer Is Sentenced
RI Dog Killer Is Sentenced
Defenders of Animals submitted a Community Impact Statement in accordance with Title 12, Criminal Procedure, Chapter 12-28 Victim’s Rights, Section 12-28-4, which was read in the court room by Judge Stephen P. Nugent and pointed out by Special Assistant Attorney General Mark Trovato.
Defenders of Animals respectfully requested the Court to sentence Edgar Goulet to the maximum sentence of two years for shooting and killing his pit-bull type dog.
Special Assistant Attorney General Mark Trovato was the prosecutor in the case.
Having sat through the new trial request by Mr. Goulet and the sentencing for over four hours today, I can tell you that Special Assistant Attorney General Mark Trovato from the RI Attorney General’s Office did a tremendous job presenting the evidence against Mr. Edgar Goulet.
“Judge Stephen P. Nugent gave Edgar Goulet, 60, two years in prison for maliciously killing the dog, Sparky, after it ran away from him two years ago. He sentenced Goulet to 10 years, with two to serve concurrently with the first count, for possession of a sawed-off shotgun that police found tucked under his couch cushions. The remaining eight years would be suspended with probation.
"There is no doubt in this court's mind this defendant is a danger to the community," Nugent said.
Goulet has been held at the Adult Correctional Institutions since a Washington County Superior Court jury found him guilty of both counts in May.
The judge rejected a motion for a new trial before sentencing.”
You may want to consider sending a thank you to
Judge Stephen P. Nugent
McGrath Judicial Complex
4800 Tower Hill Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
And
Attorney General Patrick Lynch
CC: Special Assistant Attorney General Mark Trovato
150 South Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
You may also want to thank Heidi Eklund, the neighbor, who called the police when the incident happened. Heidi and her mom put themselves at great risk in order to see justice done. I would be glad to forward an email to Heidi at your request.
Justice was served today. In addition, the Judge ordered that the numerous weapons and ammunition be seized from Mr. Goulet’s property.
